Local government careers

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With 79 councils across Victoria, local government is one of the biggest and most diverse sectors to work in. If you're passionate about your community, local government jobs offer you the opportunity to help shape its future.

Victorian government jobs offer opportunities for people with diverse skills. The sector employs staff in the areas of health and community care, corporate and business support, engineering, planning and community development, and environment and emergency management.

Local government offers you the opportunity to:

work directly with the community

complete a diverse range of tasks

be involved in on-going learning and development

negotiate flexible working arrangements

take part in employee health and recreation programs

undertake further study.

Aboriginal employment in local government

We are keen to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work in Victorian local government.